US Bridges

Cth Kk over IH 43

Good

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 1.5M E JCT Cth a · Structure no. B59004400000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Kk over IH 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Kk over IH 43 in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 55 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCth Kk
CrossesIH 43
Location1.5M E JCT Cth a
RouteCounty Highway 0KK
Coordinates43.63024, -87.77016
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Kk over IH 43 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Cth Kk over IH 43 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Kk over IH 43 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth Kk over IH 43?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Kk over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.